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July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts most travelers will…
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Project Milkweed Orders Resume for Pollinator Week
In celebration of National Pollinator Week (June 22-28), the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is reopening online ordering for milkweed seeds through its popular Project Milkweed initiative for the fourth year. Last year, TDOT distributed more than 93,000 seed packets to residents across Tennessee, fulfilling over 18,000 requests. As in years past, the program is…
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AAA: 1.6 million Tennesseans Expected to Travel for Fourth of July Week
AAA projects more than 1.6 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Independence Day holiday travel period, which runs from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5. Most travelers will take to the road, with more than 1.4 million Tennesseans driving to their destinations. Air travel remains steady, while cruising…
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TWRA to Host Second Annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will take place on October 21, 2026, at Middle Tennessee State University. All wildlife enthusiasts, including experts, birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone interested in nature, are invited to participate in this experience packed with opportunities to learn about wildlife diversity, habitats, and conservation in…
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Bonnaroo and TDMHSAS Announce $100,000 Donation to Support School-Based Mental Health Services
A life-changing mental health program for children and youth is getting a big infusion of support thanks to Tennessee’s signature music festival. The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is donating $100,000 to support the School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison program in nine schools across all three school districts in Coffee County. School-Based Behavioral Health Liaisons are masters-level therapists…
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Summer Nutrition Initiative Benefits to Eligible Families in Select Counties Starting June 12th
Today, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced it will provide a $120 one-time payment directly to families in need across Cannon and 12 other counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative starting Friday, June 12, 2026. The initiative first launched in 2025 as a state-funded effort to provide additional nutrition assistance to serve families…
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Tennessee Response Following New World Screwworm Confirmation in Texas
Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Zavala County, Texas, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is taking steps to protect livestock the potential spread of this invasive pest. “NWS has not been detected in Tennessee, but we want to be proactively working…
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